reel in
verb
reeled in; reeling in; reels in
: to pull in (a fish that is caught on a hook on the end of a fishing line) by turning the reel of a fishing rod
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To end the first, Jaylin Williams wound his arm back and heaved a deep ball to Holmgren, whose rangy arms reeled in the pass for a dribble and a moving 3.
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Bulls and the entire NBA are still reeling in the aftermath of a league-redefining gambling scandal.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
It's reeled in those wealthier shoppers by not only offering lower prices, but also speedier deliveries and more unique and stylish merchandise.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
In a 2024 TikTok video that has reeled in over six million views, Welch shows the pathetic state of her softside suitcase upon her arrival at O’ahu.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Bulls and the entire NBA are still reeling in the aftermath of a league-redefining gambling scandal.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
It's reeled in those wealthier shoppers by not only offering lower prices, but also speedier deliveries and more unique and stylish merchandise.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
In a 2024 TikTok video that has reeled in over six million views, Welch shows the pathetic state of her softside suitcase upon her arrival at O’ahu.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Reel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reel%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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